Below Parallel Barbell Club

Great for all experience levels. Beau and team are very knowledgeable and approachable. Lots of guidance was offered to help learn and refine technique. Highly recommended.

Kelly the exercise physiologist is amazing. She's very knowledgeable, friendly and knows how to get results. Her wealth of information makes her a suitable trainer from an athlete trying to reach the next level or people with complex medical issues like myself. I have followed her from her previous gym to Bellow Parallel in the Valley.

I come to Brisbane every 4-5 months for a month stay on business, so I've been to many of the local gyms in the New Farm/FV/Spring Hill area. This is by far my favorite. Beau and Matt are awesome and serious Star War fans judging by the models and toys in the office. The people here super friendly, maybe too much. They will talk your ear off if you let 'em. Very female positive friendly. Some serious women lifters/trainers, who give great advice. Not a juiced crowd. I go mid-morning, and the gym is never busy. I was often the only one. There is no AC, but huge overhead fans 8 meters up keep a breeze blowing. You work up a sweat without overheating. Not a machine club, a barbell club, kind of a cross-fit layout with the focus on powerlifting. But I am more fitness oriented including mobility/yoga, and I felt right at home. I spent a month here and it was literally one of the best months of training I have had in my life. I hated to leave every day and felt inspired to go on. I will definitely return next time I'm in the area. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. If you need a club where you sit and play with your phone in 20° with flashy machines, then Below Parallel ain't for you. But if you are even remotely conscientious about your workouts, this is DEFINITELY the club for you.

Very good club to practice heavy loads

After having some shoulder niggles and hip tightness I decided to see Kelly an Exercise Physiologist to help with my powerlifting. Six months later I no longer feel broken with my training and as a result I enjoy my training much more now, while being more efficient with my lifting through superior technique. The gym is fitted competition grade equipment and has barbells which account for multiple powerlifting federations. Definitely recommend Kelly or any other of the Exercise Physiologists here at Below Parallel as it's a great team that are very passionate about all fields of sports and exercise.

I went from zero to 15kg bench press within my first week thanks to Beau's guidance! So much motivation here at this club.

This place is AWESOME! Coming from someone who has tried every gym on every corner in the 4005/4006 area, Below Parallel is the real deal when it comes to learning technique and building strength in a supportive, fun and inclusive environment. Bravo, Beau and Liam, for creating such a cool space to train!

I joined to concentrate on my Powerlifting. I feel great training here, the staff and other members are friendly, the equipment is high quality and it has everything you need. If you need a change from the typical commercial gym environment and want to be the strongest you've ever been, this is the place for you.

This place is the real deal! Best equipment I've used in Brisbane, these guys definitely haven't cut any corners when they were setting this place up.Huge amount of space for lifting and plenty of weights to go around! Also want to mention that it was 30-something degrees outside but the heat was kept at bay thanks to their Big Ass Fan" Very happy with my training session there and will be back!"